Minn. Employment & Economic Development Dept.: State Adds Jobs for Third Consecutive Month
July 17, 2026
July 17, 2026
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 17 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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Minnesota Adds Jobs for Third Consecutive Month
Minnesota added 13,200 jobs in June - the third consecutive month of strong gains following losses seen during Operation Metro Surge from January through March - while U.S. jobs growth was flat (57,000 jobs, 0.0%). Minnesota's unemployment rate held at 4 . . .
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Minnesota Adds Jobs for Third Consecutive Month
Minnesota added 13,200 jobs in June - the third consecutive month of strong gains following losses seen during Operation Metro Surge from January through March - while U.S. jobs growth was flat (57,000 jobs, 0.0%). Minnesota's unemployment rate held at 4 . . .